dci

### Troubleshooting SolidWorks DCI Errors

Problem

When you import a SolidWorks part file, you get this error message: "Unable to connect to SolidWorks session".

Possible Causes

- Can you run SolidWorks from the workstation?
  You must be able to run SolidWorks as the SolidWorks Direct CAD Interface starts a SolidWorks session in the background to access the SolidWorks part.

- Do you have a supported version of SolidWorks installed?
  The SolidWorks Direct CAD Interface supports SolidWorks 2001 Plus, version 10.0.0, or later.

Problem

It takes an extremely long time (five minutes or more) to open a measurement routine after the SolidWorks model is imported.

Possible Causes

- Is the SaveSolidWorksAttributesInPart registry entry set to 1?
  This registry entry, found in the Option section of the PC-DMIS Settings Editor, allows you to determine whether or not PC-DMIS saves SolidWorks part data inside the measurement routine. Setting this registry entry to 0 will speed up loading times.